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Second iteration of TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017 continues at JWC
- Written by JWC and 1GNC Public Affairs Offices
The Netherlands Secretary General of Defence Mr Wim Geerts and the Chief of Defence General Tom Middendorp visited NATO's Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Friday 31 March 2017 in order to observe the second iteration for Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017 (TRJR17) and also to meet with the Centre's leadership.
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From “decisive action” to “post-conflict” considerations
- Written by Maj Stephen Olsen, NOR A, PAO
On 17 March 2017, the execution phase of exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017 (TRJR17) for the Joint Task Force Headquarters (JTF HQ) Rapid Reaction Corps France (RRC FR) finished after nine intensive days.
Read more: From “decisive action” to “post-conflict” considerations
NATO begins Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO --- Maj Stephen Olsen, NOR A
Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017 (TRJR17) commenced in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, and the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), Norway, on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
Lieutenant General Richard Rossmanith visits JWC
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy
German Army Lieutenant General Richard Rossmanith, Commander of Multinational Joint Headquarters (MN JHQ) Ulm, visited NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Wednesday 1 March 2017. He was hosted by Polish Army Major General Andrzej Reudowicz, Commander JWC.
TRIDENT JAGUAR 17 MEL/MIL Scripting Workshop
- Written by Cdr Chris Haley, Royal Navy, TRJR17 Chief MEL/MIL, Joint Warfare Centre
Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 17 (TRJR17) Scripting Workshop took place from 30 January to 10 February 2017 at NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), Stavanger, Norway, with participation from both Training Audiences, 1 (German/Netherlands) Corps (1GNC) and Rapid Reaction Corps-France (RRC-FR), as well as Maritime, Special Operations and Air Component Commands, the Joint Logistics Support Group (JLSG), theatre troops, short-term operational contractors and in-house JWC staff.
German General Staff College visits JWC
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
On 14 February 2017, a delegation of German Fuehrungsakademie der Bundeswehr (German Staff College of the Joint Armed Forces) headed by Brigadier General Thomas Hambach paid an official visit to NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway.
An update on JWC's organizational development
- Written by JWC PAO
On 8 February 2017, the JWC senior leadership team came together to discuss the results of the 2016 Annual Climate Survey and to plan the large upcoming summer rotation.
ACT Deputy Chief of Staff Joint Force Trainer visits JWC
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO and Maj Stephen Olsen, NOR A
Italian Air Force Major General Stefano Vito Salamida, Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Deputy Chief of Staff Joint Force Trainer, paid a visit to NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) on Thursday, 9 February 2017.
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Exclusive Interview Deputy Commander NATO Force Integration Unit Estonia
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
NATO Force Integration Units (NFIUs) are part of the NATO Force Structure (NFS) under the primary responsibility of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR); they have no deployable remit. You can read an exclusive interview with Royal Air Force Wg Cdr Mark Attrill here, which was published in JWC's The Three Swords Magazine in January 2017.
Read more: Exclusive Interview Deputy Commander NATO Force Integration Unit Estonia
JWC hosted Building Integrity Introduction Seminar conducted by UK Defence Academy and Transparency International
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) hosted a two-day Building Integrity (BI) Introduction Seminar in Jatta, Stavanger, from January 17 to 18.
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International Day celebrated with food, fun and presentations at Joint Warfare Centre
- Written by Gordon Ramsay, JWC Head Community Support Branch, photos by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
On Sunday, 22 January 2017, the JWC community held its annual International Day celebration. This event allows our community to get together, meet new community members or catch up with others, and enjoy food and beverages from many of the Nations represented here at the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC).
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JWC hosts TRIDENT JAVELIN 2017 Strategy Workshop
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
Representatives from ten NATO organizations, six partner agencies and other stakeholders came together at NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) for the TRIDENT JAVELIN 2017 (TRJN17) Main Events List/Main Incidents List (MEL/MIL) Strategy Workshop, 10-12 January 2017.
Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 16 in retrospect
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO and Maj Stephen Olsen, NOR A, JWC PAO
TRIDENT JUNCTURE 16 (TRJE16), the computer-assisted/command post exercise (CAX/CPX) sponsored by Allied Command Transformation (ACT), certified NATO's Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples) to lead the NATO Response Force (NRF) in 2017.
31st issue of The Three Swords is now online
- Written by JWC PAO
The magazine's online edition can be found at the link below:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Ambassador Alexander Vershbow
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO and Peter Hutson, JWC CCI&E Branch
Ambassador Alexander Vershbow served in U.S. Government and NATO appointments for almost four decades. In 2012, he became the first American to hold the position of NATO Deputy Secretary General — the Alliance's second most senior international civil servant — a post from which he retired on 17 October 2016, handing over to Ms Rose Gottemoeller of the United States.
Read more: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Ambassador Alexander Vershbow
Societal Safety Conference in Stavanger focuses on terrorism
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
The 14th Societal Safety Conference (Samfunnssikkerhetskonferansen 2017) was held at the University of Stavanger (UiS) on Wednesday, 4 January 2017.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Ambassador Marriët Schuurman
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
Ambassador Marriët Schuurman on visit to the JWC reaffirmed gender equality, diversity and the role of women in peace and security: "The JWC plays a vital role in NATO and has an impact on how our forces perceive peace and security in a more comprehensive and inclusive manner."
TRIDENT JAVELIN 2017 Training Audience Commanders’ Conference
- Written by JFC Brunssum PAO, photos by JWC PAO
On Wednesday 30 November 2016, General Salvatore Farina, Commander JFC Brunssum chaired the TRIDENT JAVELIN 2017 Training Audience Commanders’ Conference in Stavanger. The conference was hosted by Major General Andrzej Reudowicz, Commander of the Joint Warfare Centre.
Read more: TRIDENT JAVELIN 2017 Training Audience Commanders’ Conference
Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 16 concludes
- Written by Maj Stephen Olsen, NOR A --- Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO
The execution phase of exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 16 (TRJE16) was conducted from 24 October to 2 November in various locations across Europe, including the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway and Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples) in Naples, Italy, as well as on-board NATO ship FS Tonnerre afloat. During the exercise, 27 nations, both NATO and non-NATO, were present at the JWC and 57 participating units and organizations were represented.
NRF 17: Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 16
- Written by Inci Kucukaksoy, JWC PAO --- Maj Stephen Olsen, NOR A
Directed by NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), the computer assisted command post exercise (CAX/CPX) TRIDENT JUNCTURE 16 (TRJE16) is currently taking place in various locations across Europe as well as onboard NATO ship FS Tonnerre afloat.
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